The sun was setting and Goku was wrapping Training Session One. "Over all,
you all did very well. Some, exceptionally well." Goku looked directly at
Chi Chi. "But-" he said sharply. "We're going to need to be better. We're
all going to need to like each other," he looked from Amanda to Chi Chi,
then back. "With that note," he voice became loose again. "Have a good
night and sleep well." Matt threw his backpack down and began digging
through it. A folded up tent was pitched and the boys disappeared. Matt
came back out, pitched a second tent then went back in his. The girls went
into their tent and everything was quiet. "Are you coming?" Goku turned
around. Chi Chi was looking at him questioningly. He nodded. Goku put his
arm around her and they walked the route home. "You know, I really didn't
do well," she said. "Of course you did. Why would I tell you, you did if
you didn't?" he stopped walking. "You don't think I just told you that to
make you feel you better?" "I thought you told me because you're my
husband." He laughed. "No, I didn't, you did well. Besides I wouldn't lie
to you." "That's the thing about you. Honest, selfless, sweet, and
COMPLETELY adorable. That's what I love about you." He laughed again. "Do I
have to have a reason to love you?" "There's got to be something…." They
both laughed as they continued their walk home.
The sun was rising and not too many people were awake. Goku yawned and sat up. He looked next to him. Chi Chi was still sleeping. He got up to check on the boys. He walked quietly in their room. Goten was sleeping on his bed, but Gohan's was empty. Goku walked outside and immediately shielded his eyes against the sun's light. He looked around for Gohan. He had to walk a little bit before he could find him. Goku found him leaning against a tree, looking at the ground. "What are you doing?" he asked him. Gohan didn't answer. "Gohan? What are you doing, son?" Still no respond. "Gohan!" He was shaken out his trance. "What?" "What are you doing?" "Thinking." "What about?" "Nothing, really," Gohan replied. "Oh," Goku said. "Can I sit with you?" "What? Oh, sure." "What time should I wake up the others? For training, I mean." "I don't know, what time do you think is good?" Gohan was still looking down. Goku looked at him, concerned. "What's the matter, son?" "I told you," Gohan snapped. Goku looked surprised. "There's nothing- " Gohan stopped, surprised at himself, and looked at his dad. "Fine, I won't bother you then." Goku got up and started walking away. "Wait! Dad! Come back!" Goku put his hand up. "No, I'll leave you alone." "Dad……" Gohan put his head back down. What the heck is wrong with me?! I don't get it. As soon as Goku got home he sat down. What'd I do? I don't understand. I wish he would tell me what's eating at him.
Goku waited about an hour to wake everyone up. "Chi Chi. Hey Baby, get up," he shook her arm. "Huh?" she asked sleepily. "It's time to get up. Come on." "Oh, OK. I'll be up in a minute," she told him. He changed and walked back outside. He stopped a couple paces from the door and realized, to get to everyone else, he would have to go past Gohan. He decided that he would pass and ignore his son. Goku continued walking. When he got to the tree, Gohan was still there. He jumped up to greet his dad, hoping he would forgive him. Goku acted as though Gohan wasn't there and kept walking. After Goku passed, Gohan's face fell. Usually, his dad was a fast forgiver. I guess it's different when it's your son, you have to forgive. Gohan paused trying to put himself in his dad's place. Talking to your son, something seems wrong so you ask about it, and he bites your head off. Gohan sighed. I wonder how long it will take for him to forgive me…..
"I hope you all remember how to fly from yesterday," Goku paced in front of his line of students. "'Cause that's what I want to start with today. Go with partners from yesterday except, I think Amanda you can go with Matt instead of Gohan. He doesn't really need to train. Not today." Gohan looked down and stepped out of line at his father's words. "Is he gonna help teach, then?" Amanda asked. "No," Goku said shortly. "He's gonna take a break today. I think he needs it," he prevented eye contact with Gohan. "OK. Courtney you can go with them. We're gonna start." When they were all partnered up Goku was going to tell Chi Chi about Gohan. "Hey, you know what? I was talking to Gohan this morning and he seemed really bothered about something." Chi Chi was floating lower today. And she was able to talk and float at the same time. "Really? About what?" "I wish I knew. I asked him about it and he just snapped. It was really weird. It bothers me." "Hmm. I wish I knew what to think, but sorry, honey. I don't have any idea." "I'm gonna check and see how everyone else is doing. I'll be back." Kayla tried to think why Gohan had gotten mad at Goku. Gohan adores his father. It just doesn't make sense. It was hard for Chi Chi to concentrate on flying and Gohan, especially sense she was rookie, so she fell. She landed on her knees. She winced, because it felt like one of them was broken. She shook it off and stood back up. She floated back up. She did not want anybody to think she was weak. And she did not want special attention from Goku. She did not want to think about Gohan, either. But despite what she said, she found herself staring at her son. Once she realized it, she quickly looked away. Forget this. He's my son. I can't just watch him when he's like this. She turned back to Gohan. She let herself fall, but she was ready so she landed on her feet. She walked over to him. "Gohan?" she said softly. "Dad?!" he looked up. "Sorry, sweetie. What's going on with you and your father?" "Nothing, Mom, it's really just between me and him." "Stand up." He looked at her. "Now," she said. He stood up. "Whether you like it or not, I AM part of this family. And if you have a problem with your father, you have a problem with me. Now tell me. What's your deal?" "Mom, it's not like that. You know I love you. It's just Dad acts differently now." "I think he's just overwhelmed with this stuff. He's not a teacher. But, when you think about….I hate to say this, it's really you, causing the problem. Your father asked what was wrong because, he was worried about you. Now, what's the matter?" she asked. "Dad just doesn't seem to care about anything. He hasn't been doing anything but fight or train lately. He just really doesn't talk to me anymore. Or maybe it's just me. I seriously think that's it. He's acting like Vegeta." "How can you say that? Your father loves you both very much. He's NOTHING like Vegeta. Bulma told me he never talks to Trunks unless it's on how to improve his fighting skills. She also told me, he's never held Trunks since he was a baby. Gohan, he's eight now. You can not say the same thing about your father and you know it." "You're right but, he won't let me apologize." "Give it time, honey, he'll come around." She turned and walked back to her training spot and floated up before Goku came back.
"They're all doing really well," he told her when he did return. "That's good." He looked at Chi Chi. "You're ready."
Goku had just ended the second day. He was talking to Matt and Courtney. Chi Chi was watching them talk, she had nothing better to do. "How'd that fall hurt your knee?" said a voice behind her. She turned around. "So, you saw?" "You bet I did. I've also noticed that Goku is giving you special attention, 'cause you're his sweetie," Amanda said coldly. "He isn't. Just because he's my partner doesn't mean he's paying more attention to me, then anyone else." "See, that's where you're wrong. He's becoming distracted, and I'm afraid that he's forgetting that it's me, he's supposed to train." "He'll get to you. Wait your turn," Chi Chi replied angrily. "Do you like him or something?" "It doesn't matter-"Amanda started. "Actually it does. He's my husband. So back off and leave him and me the hell alone. I don't think we have anything else to discuss," Chi Chi turned and began to walk away. Amanda grabbed her shoulder and spun her back around. "As soon as I'm done with this training, you can bet that you will be my first opponent. And then maybe Goku can give you some more special attention after I beat you up." "That's it! Let's go! NOW! I'm sick and tired of your shit. I'm taking you down." "We'll see." Goku and the other boys were talking when a yell told them something was wrong. They all turned to see the girls fighting. Chi Chi tried to punch Amanda but she moved. Amanda aimed a kick at Chi Chi but she jumped in the air and flew up a little higher. "You're fast. But we'll see how you do with this." The boys had gotten close enough to hear. Chi Chi had her hands cupped at her side. "Ka…Meh…Ha...Meh…." she started. Goku gasped. "STOP IT NOW!!!" he yelled at them. Neither of them chose to listen. "Ha!" Chi Chi finished. He flew up fast next to her and jerked her aimed hands from Amanda and into the air, just as the energy beam released from her hands and into the sky. They both landed. As soon as their feet hit the ground Goku turned furiously toward Chi Chi. "Damn it, Chi Chi! What were you thinking?! You never release that wave unless you can control it! You could have killed her!" "I'm sorry, I'm just not gonna take her crap anymore. I'm tired of her making fun of me, telling me how weak I am. I'm sick of it." He looked at Amanda and then Chi Chi again. "You, calm down. We'll talk about it." He looked at Amanda. "You, lay off. Leave her alone. Or I won't teach you, not if you act like this." He walked past Matt, "Talk to her," he turned back to Chi Chi. "Come on, we're gonna go home now."
Goku had talked to Chi Chi and she was sleeping now. Goku was sitting at the kitchen table, when Gohan walked in. As soon as he walked in Goku stood up, ready to walk away. "Dad-" "Gohan," "No, Dad. Listen. I'm sorry, OK? I don't care if want to forgive me or not. I want you to know that I am sorry. It was just me, my mind, it was messing me up." "Good night, Gohan." He turned around and walked away.
Goku again, woke with the sun. He checked his sons' room. And, as yesterday, Goten was sleeping, Gohan was gone. He stepped outside. Goku knew exactly where Gohan was. Goku saw him at the tree. He walked around to the other side of the tree and sat down. After a few minutes Goku looked around the other side of the tree and then back. "Gohan?" he asked. "Yeah?" he answered. "I…forgive you." He jumped up. "Really? Dad, that's great!" He ran to the other side of the tree. Goku stood up. He hugged his dad. "Thanks. I love you Dad." " I love you too, Gohan. I have to go back though. I've gotta get dressed and wake everyone up for training." "Great. Hey Dad? Can I help today?" "Of course, son." "Are you ready to go, then?" "Yeah, come on," Goku said. They walked back together.
"OK, I've watched and I think that I'll test your flying abilities and your technices. And I think that I want you to put someone's name in this bucket. This is the person that you think can't make it through the training or isn't any good." Goku passed out the paper and waited. He collected them all and read them. Courtney, Matt, Chi Chi, Amanda. He sighed because he knew the one that read Chi Chi was from Amanda and the one that read Amanda was from Chi Chi. Matt and Courtney must have put each other. "OK," Goku started. They all looked nervous. "I have Matt, with one vote." Matt sighed. "Chi Chi with one, Amanda with one, and Courtney with one," he said. "Do you know who voted for who?" Courtney asked. "I think I have an idea," he glanced at Amanda and Chi Chi quickly. "But it's not my place to tell you." "OK, how do we start?" asked Amanda. "Well, you're going to start by fighting." "Oh, OK," they all said. "Me," Goku added. "You?! We can't beat you!" Chi Chi exclaimed. "Speak for yourself," Amanda said. Chi Chi stuck her tongue at her. Goku walked in front of her and popped her nose. She withdrew and made a face at him. "Saw that," he said. Chi Chi crossed her arms and sat back. "Well, we're gonna use, our new friend, the bucket. I put 4 numbers in there. One, two, three, four to be exact. You pick them and that's the order of people who will fight me. You, know, one first, two second, oh, you get it don't ya?" They nodded. "Good. After we fight I'll tell you if you're ready." He let them draw one by one. Courtney looked extremely nervous. Nobody wanted to be first. She drew a four and sighed in relief. The furthest from one as she could get. Matt drew a three, Amanda a one, Chi Chi a two.
"Ha!" Chi Chi laughed. "Let's see how tough you are now!" Amanda scowled at her. "Well, I'm ready let's go," she said. He laughed. "Let's see." Once again a ring was drawn. She doesn't have a chance! There's no way she can beat Goku! Thought Chi Chi. "Ready? Go!" Amanda tried to make a first move. Mistake. She threw about 10 punches at Goku's face and he avoided them all, with a simple tilt of his head. She was trying to aim her punches, when Goku kicked her in the stomach. She toppled backward, winded. She tried to catch her breath. He used an IT (Instant Transmission) to move behind her with out her noticing. He kicked her from behind this time. She yelled and landed on her face. He moved back using IT. She got up and tried to kick him. He used the IT once more and flashed behind her. "Looking for me?" She turned around fast and kicked him in the stomach. He stepped backwards, but acted like he didn't feel it. "But, what-how?" "It doesn't hurt. Sorry." He laughed and used IT to move fast all around the ring. "How, do you do that?" she asked. "It's an Instant Transmission. And I'm not gonna tell you how to do it." She stood up and punched him in the jaw. "Did you feel that?" she yelled. "Ya, 'lemme see……..ya, I'm pretty sure I felt that. But this is boring so, I'll end it." He went behind her again, and kicked. Enough to knock her out. Out of the ring, that is. She stared stupidly up at him from the ground. "You're ready." "What? How do you know?" "I can tell. There's a difference. You have some OK technices. But you didn't use any flying technices. Still I think your done." Amanda stood up and brushed herself off. Amanda smirked at Chi Chi. "I bet you anything you lose!" she hissed at Chi Chi as she passed. "Go to hell!" Amanda looked surprised but, continued grinning. She turned back around to watch the next match. This should be great! I know that if I lost to him she definitely will! Matt looked down at Amanda. I didn't think she'd be able to get very strong. Guess I was wrong.
"I guess, I'm next," Chi Chi said. "Ya I think you are," Goku said. She stepped up. "I don't expect to beat you," she said. "But, I'll do my best." "OK. Go!" he yelled. Goku moved first. He tried to kick her from behind. But she jumped into the air and flew. He came after her and she landed. She waited for him to get ready to land. When he began coming down, she jumped to aim a kick at him, on the way. He didn't see it, so she hit him. It knocked him off course and he tumbled onto the side. He used IT and kicked her from behind. She flew and was about to go out but, a tremendous amount of energy surged through her and she stopped. She turned to kick him but he moved and kicked her when she passed to speed her up, so she'd fall out. It worked. She yelled as she fell and she tumbled and rolled when she hit the ground. When she stopped, he offered her his hand to help her. He had a big smile on his face. "Proud of yourself, huh? I guess I'm not ready. I lost." "No, you're done. Even better then Amanda actually. You used awesome fighting technices and flying technices. In my eyes, it looks like you've won." "What?" He laughed at her surprise. He nodded. "Yes!" She jumped into Goku's arms. "What-whoa!" he yelled in surprise as he fell backwards. They both sat there laughing, Kayla in his arms, Goku on the ground. "I know you're excited, but next time, could you warn me?" They laughed some more. "Goku, can we go now?" Matt asked anxiously. Chi Chi jumped out of his arms, so he could fight. Gohan walked toward her. "Mom! That was great!" " Thank you Gohan. I wanna watch this match babe, OK?" "Ya, sure Mom," Gohan said. He wanted to watch it also. "I'll tell you how incredibly awesome you were later, OK?" "Right!" she laughed and turned back to the match in the ring.
"Are you ready, Matt?" "I don't think I ever will be, but to start, ya, I guess I am." "Go!" Matt punched him in his stomach a couple times before Goku took flight. "You know, that kinda hurt," he said from the sky. Matt jumped and also took flight. He tried to kick Goku and he tried to punch Matt. They both blocked each other's hits. Matt kicked and punched repeatedly but Goku blocked with his knees and hands. "Bye!" Goku said. "What? Who's leaving?" Matt asked confused. "Let's just say, I'm not going anywhere." With that Goku, kicked him in the stomach and he flew out over the ring. If he would've fell, he would've been out. But, Matt stayed in the air. He doubled back and he flew fast, positioned to kick Goku. It hit him and he fell. But, he caught himself and used IT to go over Matt. "Hi!" Matt looked up, startled. They were still floating out of the ring so if one fell, it was over. Goku took his opportunity to kick him from behind and send him flying. And fly, he did. He went to fast and lost control. He fell down and hit the ground with a thump. "Oh!" Goku said. "I'm sorry, are you OK? I wouldn't have kicked you so, hard….. Sorry!" "It's OK. I'm not ready either. Right?" Goku shook his head. "You, as well as Chi Chi, are done. Those were some good moves you pulled." "What? Really?" Matt asked. "Yup," Goku said. "Great job!" Courtney yelled to him. "Thanks!" he yelled back. "I'm up! Wish me good luck, OK?" "Good Luck!" She laughed. Courtney stepped up to the ring. "Don't pound me to bad, OK?" "If you can take it.... Are you ready?" "Yes, no, maybe……" she sighed. Goku tilted his head, questionably. "Well?" "Yes," she decided. "I am ready." "Good, let's…Go!" Goku jumped into the air, then went higher, flying. "Come get me!" he yelled down to her. She sighed. She took off after him. They aimed kicks at each other, but Goku went first and his kick hit her, but he moved right after he kicked so, she missed. He flew up further and waited for her to follow. He knew that if she got to high she would lose control. He didn't want her to know, so he kept punching and kicking. He kept leading her up until, finally, she felt something jolt and she felt herself falling fast. To her and his surprise she was able to stop. "Darn it!" She heard Goku yell from above. She flew towards him again. His theory didn't work, so he kicked her and she fell that way instead. She fell out and landed hard on her back. "Ouch!" she said. He jumped from the ring and down next to her. "I was trying to lead you up," he told her. "Since you're so inexperienced with flying if you got to high, you'd fall. You're stronger then I expected. So I had to just kick you instead. "What'd you say?" she asked. "So I had to kick you instead?" "No, before that." "Did you think I was really weak or something?" she questioned. Goku looked surprised but, soon realized she was kidding. "Oh yeah! I'm too good! Just Kidding! Hello!" she added at the look on Amanda's face. "Golly, loosen up." Matt looked down at her. "You know, just because you didn't beat Goku, doesn't mean you're not any good." "Yeah, whatever." "That's what I'm talking about! That's the attitude that's pissing everybody off! You just can't stand that someone is better then you, for once. You know what? I think Chi Chi is better then you. I think Courntey is better then you, OK? I don't care if you hate me now. You need to learn to deal with it. Because I'm sick of it," he walked away from her to talk with the others. Goku overheard their conversation. He closed his eyes. She'll never learn. He thought. I don't get why she's acting like this toward Chi Chi. Is it because she's better? A grudge, possibly. Is there something I'm not getting? "Goku? What are you doing?" He opened his eyes again. Gohan, Chi Chi, Courtney, and Matt were looking at him. He smiled. "Nothing. I'm not doing anything."
Goku lay awake in his bed, thinking. "Chi Chi? Hey, Chi Chi?" She moaned next to him. "Are you awake?" "No," she said. "Go to sleep." "I can't," he said. "Hey, Chi Chi?" "What?" "Do, you know why Amanda doesn't like you?" "No, and I really don't care, especially now, when we should be sleeping." "But, don't you ever," he sighed. "Wonder, you know, why?" It was her turn to sigh. He could tell she was getting annoyed. "Can we talk about this in the morning? Will you go to sleep?" "I guess, I can try." "There you go, Sweetie. Goodnight, I love you." "I love you, too," he said as he turned over. He closed his eyes, but sleep didn't come for a while.
"You said we'd talk about it tomorrow!" Goku exclaimed. Chi Chi was refusing to talk about Amanda. "Yeah, but I didn't say WHEN tomorrow," she said, walking over to stir a pot of rice on the stove. "Oh come on," he whined. She walked over to get something out of the cabinet. "How about this, we'll talk about it outside in…" She looked at the clock. "Two hours?" Goku had been following her through the house, waiting for her to talk. "Fine. I'm going out. I need to go for a walk, or, something…" He opened the door and stepped out, shutting the door a little louder then normal. He walked a little bit, then jumped into the air and flew. He liked flying better. When he landed he landed running. He ran through the forest, and as he brushed the trees he could hear a whipping sound in his ears. He stopped to rest. He leaned over, his hands on his knees, panting heavily. "Let go! Help!" Goku looked up, but he was in the forest so he couldn't see anything anyway. He flew up and looked around. "Help!" He recognized the voice. It was Amanda's. He followed her yelling until he reached a big balloon. He could see her hanging in a net attached to the bottom of the balloon. "Goku?" she said. "Help me, please." "Don't worry. But," he looked up. "How'd you get in this net?" "Them," she rolled her eyes and looked up. He also looked up. "Hey Samantha, Jet!" Amanda yelled. The two people in the balloon looked down. "What now?" The man asked. He had lavender-blue hair and bright green eyes. "That's Jet," Amanda said. "What do you want?" A girl stood up. She had long red hair and blue eyes. "And Samantha." They both saw Goku. "What are you doing here? And who are you?" they both asked. Before he could answer, they seemed to notice that he was flying. "What-How are you flying?!" Rose jumped up to see. She started. "Goku?" "Rose?" he gasped. "You've met before?" the boy and girl asked her. "Yeah! Me and a group of people here are old friends. I've been waiting until we came here, but I never expected to see you so soon! How are you?" "I'm good, how about you?" "I'm fine. How's Gohan?" "I don't know you wanna talk to him? You know, he's growing into quite the handsome young man, still single Rose?" She laughed. "Yes, Goku. So how's Chi Chi and Vegeta and everyone else?" "Good, I think. You could come over later. I'll tell everyone you're here. Oh! I forgot, Chi Chi had another baby." "Oh, really? Girl or boy?" "Me and Chi Chi have a 6 year old boy named Goten." "Oh, I can't wait to see everyone. Can we go now?" "Well-" "Goku!" Amanda yelled at the same time as the boy and girl yelled "Rose!" "Are you gonna help me?" "Oh! Yeah sorry Amanda," he said embarrassed. "What?!" The boy and girl asked Rose. "You can't go off with him. And we have to keep this girl for bait," the boy explained. "Oh, Jet. You're not planning on fighting Goku, are you?" "Sure why not?" "He'd tear you apart!" Rose laughed. "He doesn't look tough at all! What are you talking about?!" Jess exclaimed. "Goku, just take her. They're not gonna be able to stop you." He laughed and nodded. He hardly pulled on the net and it came off the balloon and he took the net off Amanda. He had her hand. "Can you fly?" "I think so," Amanda answered and pulled herself up. Goku carefully let go of her hand and she was able to hold herself up. "Rose, do you remember where my house is?" Goku asked her. "No, I don't think," she said. "Well, I guess me and Amanda could fly slow, so you could follow." With that he turned around and flew slowly. "Hey Rose, your friend here is pretty cute," the girl told her. "Samantha," Rose sighed. When he reached his house, he dropped. The balloon also floated down. Goku ran into his house. "Chi Chi?" he yelled. "Goku, what do you want?" he heard her yell from the other side of the house. "We got company!" he yelled back. "Who?" she asked walking into the room. "Rose," he replied. "Really? Rose is back?" she asked as she began opening the door. "Chi Chi?!" She heard someone ask. She stepped outside. "Rose? How are you? You look great!" "Thanks, Chi Chi. You do too. Hey, I heard you had another boy!" "Yeah, Goten. Hey, has Goku told you that Gohan is turning into a cute young man?" Rose laughed. "Yes, he has." "Goku," she turned to him. "Can we go see everyone else? Like Bulma and Vegeta?" "I don't see why not. Let me go do something real quick though," Goku turned around and asked Chi Chi where Gohan was. "I think he's at his little tree, training." "Thanks!" Goku jumped into the air. He flew to the little tree and found Gohan. "Hey Gohan? Guess what, Rose is back!" Gohan jumped up. "What did you say to her?" he demanded. "Nothing, come on. We're going to see the others." "'Kay." Gohan and Goku flew back to the house. "Hi, Rose," Gohan said when they landed. He IS cute!!! Rose thought when she saw him. "Hi!" she said back. "Are you ready?" Goku asked her. "Yeah!" Rose loaded back into her balloon. Goku and Gohan jumped into the air and flew next to the balloon and took off toward Capsule Incorporated, Bulma and Vegeta's house.
"Is this it?" Rose yelled down to Goku. She was talking about a building about 8 stories high. "Yes! Get ready to land!" Goku and Gohan dropped onto the front lawn and the balloon followed. Rose jumped out of the balloon. She was about ready to run to the door, when Goku grabbed her wrist. ""They're not coming, are they?" he asked, gesturing to Jet and Samantha. "Yeah, why not?" "Well they don't know Vegeta…" "Wait, they seemed pretty surprised that you could fly, right, Dad?" Gohan asked. "Ya, so what?" Goku said. Gohan turned to Rose. "They have no idea where they are, do they?" "No, they don't… so that means they don't know about Super Saiyans, or how you guys have saved the world so many times, or how completely powerful and awesome you guys are!" she smacked herself in the forehead. "OK, don't do anything… Super…yet, I'll talk to them, then you, demonstrate. Right?" "Ya, sure, I guess," Goku said. Rose ran back to the balloon. Goku turned to Gohan. He shrugged. She came back, this time with her friends behind her. "OK, I've explained the best I can," she told them. Goku and Gohan nodded and started their powerful transformation. When they were done, Rose turned back to Jet and Samantha. "Now, I've gotta warn you. Vegeta is very-" "Self centered," Goku said. "Ya, and-" "Rude." "Yes, well-" "Will try to kill you." "Goku!" Rose said. "What? It's true!" "Yes, well…you're gonna freak them out. Well, are we just gonna stand here on the lawn all day? Let's go!" They walked onto the front porch. Goku rang the doorbell. He looked at Rose. "Oh, yeah they have a son, too. His name is Trunks, so if he answers the door…" The door opened. It was Bulma. "Well, hi guys. What's up?" She didn't see Rose. "Why are you guys Super Saiyans? Is there something wrong?" she asked. "No," Goku said. "Just, an old friend is here." He stepped over to reveal Rose. "Hi, Bulma!" she exclaimed. "Rose? Hi! What are you doing here?" "Passing by! How are you?" "I'm good! Do you wanna come in?" She nodded. "You guys to," Bulma told Goku and Gohan. "I've brought some friends," Rose told her. "Oh! Well, they're welcome as well! Do you wanna talk to Vegeta?" "Sure!" Rose said. "OK, I think he's in the Intense Gravity Room. We'll see." Bulma lead everyone down the hallway. She opened a door. "Vegeta?" she yelled. "What?" he yelled back. "Come here!" she stomped her foot. "What!" "Come here! Someone's here to see you!" "Who? This better be important!" he stepped out of the room. "Vegeta! How are you?" Rose asked. "Huh? Rose? What are you doing? Why are you here?" he asked. "Vegeta!" Bulma yelled at him. "No, that's not how I meant it. I'm happy to see her. I'm fine. How about you?" "I'm fine! Thanks for asking! I heard that you have a son, Trunks, right?" "Yes, that's right. He stepped back into the gravity room. "Trunks! Come here!" "Huh?" A boy about 8 poked his head around the corner of the door. He had short gray-purple hair. "Oh, he's looks like a sweetie! Is he?" Rose asked. Bulma laughed. "No, he's a fighter!" Vegeta explained. He spotted Jet and Samantha. "Who are they?" he asked Rose. "My friends. Samantha and Jet." "They look weak!" he said. "So, what?" Bulma asked. "Nothing, just…never mind." "Well, it was good to see you, but I can't stay. I have to go. Thanks for having us! Bye Vegeta!" "Goodbye, Rose." When they all turned to go Vegeta said, "Kakarot? Are you leaving as well? Don't you have time to stay and fight?" "Sorry, I'm being tour guide today! I'll beat you next time! Oh, I mean SEE you next time," Goku laughed. Vegeta laughed also. Bulma walked them to the door. "Well, it was nice to see you Rose. Come back soon!" As they walked on the lawn, Goku turned to Rose. "Didn't I teach you how to fly?" "Yes, I think you did. I can see." She closed her eyes and concentrated. She rose up and opened her eyes. She rocketed straight up and right back down. "Ya, I'm pretty sure you did." "I was just wondering why you were in the balloon." "Oh," she said. "Well, if it's all the same to you, I think I'll stick with the balloon for now." "That's fine. I was just wondering." He and Gohan rose up. She got back in the balloon. "Where to?" Goku asked. "Can we see Goten?" she asked. "Sure!"
Goku landed and asked Chi Chi where Goten was. "I think that he's up in the mountains. He told me he was gonna look for dinosaurs." "Okay, thanks." He walked back out the door and flew up. He beckoned them to follow him toward the mountains. He scanned the area for his youngest son. He found him, sitting on the ground. "There!" he yelled up to them. He landed and yelled at Rose, "Don't land it! Just keep it close to the ground." "Hey kiddo!" he said. "Hi Daddy!" Goten laughed. "Why is there a big balloon here?" "This is one of our old friends. See that one there with the blonde hair? That's her. She wanted to come see you!" "She wanted to see me? How come?" "She's a friend of mine and she's never seen you." "Oh, OK!" Rose walked over. "Oh! How cute is he!" she exclaimed. "I'm Goten!" he said. "I'm Rose. Hi!" "Hi!" He looked EXACTLY like Goku. "Well, I'd like to see everyone, so I can't stay, cutie!" she told him. She looked at Goku. "Can we see Krillin?" "OK get back in your balloon and we'll go!" He looked at Goten. "Hey, me and big brother will be back in a little bit, OK?" "OK, Daddy!" "See ya, Squirt!" Gohan yelled to him. "Bye Gohan!" Goten yelled back. "Bye Dad!" Goku waved to his son and took off with Rose, Team Rocket, and Gohan toward where Krillin was staying.
The sun was rising and not too many people were awake. Goku yawned and sat up. He looked next to him. Chi Chi was still sleeping. He got up to check on the boys. He walked quietly in their room. Goten was sleeping on his bed, but Gohan's was empty. Goku walked outside and immediately shielded his eyes against the sun's light. He looked around for Gohan. He had to walk a little bit before he could find him. Goku found him leaning against a tree, looking at the ground. "What are you doing?" he asked him. Gohan didn't answer. "Gohan? What are you doing, son?" Still no respond. "Gohan!" He was shaken out his trance. "What?" "What are you doing?" "Thinking." "What about?" "Nothing, really," Gohan replied. "Oh," Goku said. "Can I sit with you?" "What? Oh, sure." "What time should I wake up the others? For training, I mean." "I don't know, what time do you think is good?" Gohan was still looking down. Goku looked at him, concerned. "What's the matter, son?" "I told you," Gohan snapped. Goku looked surprised. "There's nothing- " Gohan stopped, surprised at himself, and looked at his dad. "Fine, I won't bother you then." Goku got up and started walking away. "Wait! Dad! Come back!" Goku put his hand up. "No, I'll leave you alone." "Dad……" Gohan put his head back down. What the heck is wrong with me?! I don't get it. As soon as Goku got home he sat down. What'd I do? I don't understand. I wish he would tell me what's eating at him.
Goku waited about an hour to wake everyone up. "Chi Chi. Hey Baby, get up," he shook her arm. "Huh?" she asked sleepily. "It's time to get up. Come on." "Oh, OK. I'll be up in a minute," she told him. He changed and walked back outside. He stopped a couple paces from the door and realized, to get to everyone else, he would have to go past Gohan. He decided that he would pass and ignore his son. Goku continued walking. When he got to the tree, Gohan was still there. He jumped up to greet his dad, hoping he would forgive him. Goku acted as though Gohan wasn't there and kept walking. After Goku passed, Gohan's face fell. Usually, his dad was a fast forgiver. I guess it's different when it's your son, you have to forgive. Gohan paused trying to put himself in his dad's place. Talking to your son, something seems wrong so you ask about it, and he bites your head off. Gohan sighed. I wonder how long it will take for him to forgive me…..
"I hope you all remember how to fly from yesterday," Goku paced in front of his line of students. "'Cause that's what I want to start with today. Go with partners from yesterday except, I think Amanda you can go with Matt instead of Gohan. He doesn't really need to train. Not today." Gohan looked down and stepped out of line at his father's words. "Is he gonna help teach, then?" Amanda asked. "No," Goku said shortly. "He's gonna take a break today. I think he needs it," he prevented eye contact with Gohan. "OK. Courtney you can go with them. We're gonna start." When they were all partnered up Goku was going to tell Chi Chi about Gohan. "Hey, you know what? I was talking to Gohan this morning and he seemed really bothered about something." Chi Chi was floating lower today. And she was able to talk and float at the same time. "Really? About what?" "I wish I knew. I asked him about it and he just snapped. It was really weird. It bothers me." "Hmm. I wish I knew what to think, but sorry, honey. I don't have any idea." "I'm gonna check and see how everyone else is doing. I'll be back." Kayla tried to think why Gohan had gotten mad at Goku. Gohan adores his father. It just doesn't make sense. It was hard for Chi Chi to concentrate on flying and Gohan, especially sense she was rookie, so she fell. She landed on her knees. She winced, because it felt like one of them was broken. She shook it off and stood back up. She floated back up. She did not want anybody to think she was weak. And she did not want special attention from Goku. She did not want to think about Gohan, either. But despite what she said, she found herself staring at her son. Once she realized it, she quickly looked away. Forget this. He's my son. I can't just watch him when he's like this. She turned back to Gohan. She let herself fall, but she was ready so she landed on her feet. She walked over to him. "Gohan?" she said softly. "Dad?!" he looked up. "Sorry, sweetie. What's going on with you and your father?" "Nothing, Mom, it's really just between me and him." "Stand up." He looked at her. "Now," she said. He stood up. "Whether you like it or not, I AM part of this family. And if you have a problem with your father, you have a problem with me. Now tell me. What's your deal?" "Mom, it's not like that. You know I love you. It's just Dad acts differently now." "I think he's just overwhelmed with this stuff. He's not a teacher. But, when you think about….I hate to say this, it's really you, causing the problem. Your father asked what was wrong because, he was worried about you. Now, what's the matter?" she asked. "Dad just doesn't seem to care about anything. He hasn't been doing anything but fight or train lately. He just really doesn't talk to me anymore. Or maybe it's just me. I seriously think that's it. He's acting like Vegeta." "How can you say that? Your father loves you both very much. He's NOTHING like Vegeta. Bulma told me he never talks to Trunks unless it's on how to improve his fighting skills. She also told me, he's never held Trunks since he was a baby. Gohan, he's eight now. You can not say the same thing about your father and you know it." "You're right but, he won't let me apologize." "Give it time, honey, he'll come around." She turned and walked back to her training spot and floated up before Goku came back.
"They're all doing really well," he told her when he did return. "That's good." He looked at Chi Chi. "You're ready."
Goku had just ended the second day. He was talking to Matt and Courtney. Chi Chi was watching them talk, she had nothing better to do. "How'd that fall hurt your knee?" said a voice behind her. She turned around. "So, you saw?" "You bet I did. I've also noticed that Goku is giving you special attention, 'cause you're his sweetie," Amanda said coldly. "He isn't. Just because he's my partner doesn't mean he's paying more attention to me, then anyone else." "See, that's where you're wrong. He's becoming distracted, and I'm afraid that he's forgetting that it's me, he's supposed to train." "He'll get to you. Wait your turn," Chi Chi replied angrily. "Do you like him or something?" "It doesn't matter-"Amanda started. "Actually it does. He's my husband. So back off and leave him and me the hell alone. I don't think we have anything else to discuss," Chi Chi turned and began to walk away. Amanda grabbed her shoulder and spun her back around. "As soon as I'm done with this training, you can bet that you will be my first opponent. And then maybe Goku can give you some more special attention after I beat you up." "That's it! Let's go! NOW! I'm sick and tired of your shit. I'm taking you down." "We'll see." Goku and the other boys were talking when a yell told them something was wrong. They all turned to see the girls fighting. Chi Chi tried to punch Amanda but she moved. Amanda aimed a kick at Chi Chi but she jumped in the air and flew up a little higher. "You're fast. But we'll see how you do with this." The boys had gotten close enough to hear. Chi Chi had her hands cupped at her side. "Ka…Meh…Ha...Meh…." she started. Goku gasped. "STOP IT NOW!!!" he yelled at them. Neither of them chose to listen. "Ha!" Chi Chi finished. He flew up fast next to her and jerked her aimed hands from Amanda and into the air, just as the energy beam released from her hands and into the sky. They both landed. As soon as their feet hit the ground Goku turned furiously toward Chi Chi. "Damn it, Chi Chi! What were you thinking?! You never release that wave unless you can control it! You could have killed her!" "I'm sorry, I'm just not gonna take her crap anymore. I'm tired of her making fun of me, telling me how weak I am. I'm sick of it." He looked at Amanda and then Chi Chi again. "You, calm down. We'll talk about it." He looked at Amanda. "You, lay off. Leave her alone. Or I won't teach you, not if you act like this." He walked past Matt, "Talk to her," he turned back to Chi Chi. "Come on, we're gonna go home now."
Goku had talked to Chi Chi and she was sleeping now. Goku was sitting at the kitchen table, when Gohan walked in. As soon as he walked in Goku stood up, ready to walk away. "Dad-" "Gohan," "No, Dad. Listen. I'm sorry, OK? I don't care if want to forgive me or not. I want you to know that I am sorry. It was just me, my mind, it was messing me up." "Good night, Gohan." He turned around and walked away.
Goku again, woke with the sun. He checked his sons' room. And, as yesterday, Goten was sleeping, Gohan was gone. He stepped outside. Goku knew exactly where Gohan was. Goku saw him at the tree. He walked around to the other side of the tree and sat down. After a few minutes Goku looked around the other side of the tree and then back. "Gohan?" he asked. "Yeah?" he answered. "I…forgive you." He jumped up. "Really? Dad, that's great!" He ran to the other side of the tree. Goku stood up. He hugged his dad. "Thanks. I love you Dad." " I love you too, Gohan. I have to go back though. I've gotta get dressed and wake everyone up for training." "Great. Hey Dad? Can I help today?" "Of course, son." "Are you ready to go, then?" "Yeah, come on," Goku said. They walked back together.
"OK, I've watched and I think that I'll test your flying abilities and your technices. And I think that I want you to put someone's name in this bucket. This is the person that you think can't make it through the training or isn't any good." Goku passed out the paper and waited. He collected them all and read them. Courtney, Matt, Chi Chi, Amanda. He sighed because he knew the one that read Chi Chi was from Amanda and the one that read Amanda was from Chi Chi. Matt and Courtney must have put each other. "OK," Goku started. They all looked nervous. "I have Matt, with one vote." Matt sighed. "Chi Chi with one, Amanda with one, and Courtney with one," he said. "Do you know who voted for who?" Courtney asked. "I think I have an idea," he glanced at Amanda and Chi Chi quickly. "But it's not my place to tell you." "OK, how do we start?" asked Amanda. "Well, you're going to start by fighting." "Oh, OK," they all said. "Me," Goku added. "You?! We can't beat you!" Chi Chi exclaimed. "Speak for yourself," Amanda said. Chi Chi stuck her tongue at her. Goku walked in front of her and popped her nose. She withdrew and made a face at him. "Saw that," he said. Chi Chi crossed her arms and sat back. "Well, we're gonna use, our new friend, the bucket. I put 4 numbers in there. One, two, three, four to be exact. You pick them and that's the order of people who will fight me. You, know, one first, two second, oh, you get it don't ya?" They nodded. "Good. After we fight I'll tell you if you're ready." He let them draw one by one. Courtney looked extremely nervous. Nobody wanted to be first. She drew a four and sighed in relief. The furthest from one as she could get. Matt drew a three, Amanda a one, Chi Chi a two.
"Ha!" Chi Chi laughed. "Let's see how tough you are now!" Amanda scowled at her. "Well, I'm ready let's go," she said. He laughed. "Let's see." Once again a ring was drawn. She doesn't have a chance! There's no way she can beat Goku! Thought Chi Chi. "Ready? Go!" Amanda tried to make a first move. Mistake. She threw about 10 punches at Goku's face and he avoided them all, with a simple tilt of his head. She was trying to aim her punches, when Goku kicked her in the stomach. She toppled backward, winded. She tried to catch her breath. He used an IT (Instant Transmission) to move behind her with out her noticing. He kicked her from behind this time. She yelled and landed on her face. He moved back using IT. She got up and tried to kick him. He used the IT once more and flashed behind her. "Looking for me?" She turned around fast and kicked him in the stomach. He stepped backwards, but acted like he didn't feel it. "But, what-how?" "It doesn't hurt. Sorry." He laughed and used IT to move fast all around the ring. "How, do you do that?" she asked. "It's an Instant Transmission. And I'm not gonna tell you how to do it." She stood up and punched him in the jaw. "Did you feel that?" she yelled. "Ya, 'lemme see……..ya, I'm pretty sure I felt that. But this is boring so, I'll end it." He went behind her again, and kicked. Enough to knock her out. Out of the ring, that is. She stared stupidly up at him from the ground. "You're ready." "What? How do you know?" "I can tell. There's a difference. You have some OK technices. But you didn't use any flying technices. Still I think your done." Amanda stood up and brushed herself off. Amanda smirked at Chi Chi. "I bet you anything you lose!" she hissed at Chi Chi as she passed. "Go to hell!" Amanda looked surprised but, continued grinning. She turned back around to watch the next match. This should be great! I know that if I lost to him she definitely will! Matt looked down at Amanda. I didn't think she'd be able to get very strong. Guess I was wrong.
"I guess, I'm next," Chi Chi said. "Ya I think you are," Goku said. She stepped up. "I don't expect to beat you," she said. "But, I'll do my best." "OK. Go!" he yelled. Goku moved first. He tried to kick her from behind. But she jumped into the air and flew. He came after her and she landed. She waited for him to get ready to land. When he began coming down, she jumped to aim a kick at him, on the way. He didn't see it, so she hit him. It knocked him off course and he tumbled onto the side. He used IT and kicked her from behind. She flew and was about to go out but, a tremendous amount of energy surged through her and she stopped. She turned to kick him but he moved and kicked her when she passed to speed her up, so she'd fall out. It worked. She yelled as she fell and she tumbled and rolled when she hit the ground. When she stopped, he offered her his hand to help her. He had a big smile on his face. "Proud of yourself, huh? I guess I'm not ready. I lost." "No, you're done. Even better then Amanda actually. You used awesome fighting technices and flying technices. In my eyes, it looks like you've won." "What?" He laughed at her surprise. He nodded. "Yes!" She jumped into Goku's arms. "What-whoa!" he yelled in surprise as he fell backwards. They both sat there laughing, Kayla in his arms, Goku on the ground. "I know you're excited, but next time, could you warn me?" They laughed some more. "Goku, can we go now?" Matt asked anxiously. Chi Chi jumped out of his arms, so he could fight. Gohan walked toward her. "Mom! That was great!" " Thank you Gohan. I wanna watch this match babe, OK?" "Ya, sure Mom," Gohan said. He wanted to watch it also. "I'll tell you how incredibly awesome you were later, OK?" "Right!" she laughed and turned back to the match in the ring.
"Are you ready, Matt?" "I don't think I ever will be, but to start, ya, I guess I am." "Go!" Matt punched him in his stomach a couple times before Goku took flight. "You know, that kinda hurt," he said from the sky. Matt jumped and also took flight. He tried to kick Goku and he tried to punch Matt. They both blocked each other's hits. Matt kicked and punched repeatedly but Goku blocked with his knees and hands. "Bye!" Goku said. "What? Who's leaving?" Matt asked confused. "Let's just say, I'm not going anywhere." With that Goku, kicked him in the stomach and he flew out over the ring. If he would've fell, he would've been out. But, Matt stayed in the air. He doubled back and he flew fast, positioned to kick Goku. It hit him and he fell. But, he caught himself and used IT to go over Matt. "Hi!" Matt looked up, startled. They were still floating out of the ring so if one fell, it was over. Goku took his opportunity to kick him from behind and send him flying. And fly, he did. He went to fast and lost control. He fell down and hit the ground with a thump. "Oh!" Goku said. "I'm sorry, are you OK? I wouldn't have kicked you so, hard….. Sorry!" "It's OK. I'm not ready either. Right?" Goku shook his head. "You, as well as Chi Chi, are done. Those were some good moves you pulled." "What? Really?" Matt asked. "Yup," Goku said. "Great job!" Courtney yelled to him. "Thanks!" he yelled back. "I'm up! Wish me good luck, OK?" "Good Luck!" She laughed. Courtney stepped up to the ring. "Don't pound me to bad, OK?" "If you can take it.... Are you ready?" "Yes, no, maybe……" she sighed. Goku tilted his head, questionably. "Well?" "Yes," she decided. "I am ready." "Good, let's…Go!" Goku jumped into the air, then went higher, flying. "Come get me!" he yelled down to her. She sighed. She took off after him. They aimed kicks at each other, but Goku went first and his kick hit her, but he moved right after he kicked so, she missed. He flew up further and waited for her to follow. He knew that if she got to high she would lose control. He didn't want her to know, so he kept punching and kicking. He kept leading her up until, finally, she felt something jolt and she felt herself falling fast. To her and his surprise she was able to stop. "Darn it!" She heard Goku yell from above. She flew towards him again. His theory didn't work, so he kicked her and she fell that way instead. She fell out and landed hard on her back. "Ouch!" she said. He jumped from the ring and down next to her. "I was trying to lead you up," he told her. "Since you're so inexperienced with flying if you got to high, you'd fall. You're stronger then I expected. So I had to just kick you instead. "What'd you say?" she asked. "So I had to kick you instead?" "No, before that." "Did you think I was really weak or something?" she questioned. Goku looked surprised but, soon realized she was kidding. "Oh yeah! I'm too good! Just Kidding! Hello!" she added at the look on Amanda's face. "Golly, loosen up." Matt looked down at her. "You know, just because you didn't beat Goku, doesn't mean you're not any good." "Yeah, whatever." "That's what I'm talking about! That's the attitude that's pissing everybody off! You just can't stand that someone is better then you, for once. You know what? I think Chi Chi is better then you. I think Courntey is better then you, OK? I don't care if you hate me now. You need to learn to deal with it. Because I'm sick of it," he walked away from her to talk with the others. Goku overheard their conversation. He closed his eyes. She'll never learn. He thought. I don't get why she's acting like this toward Chi Chi. Is it because she's better? A grudge, possibly. Is there something I'm not getting? "Goku? What are you doing?" He opened his eyes again. Gohan, Chi Chi, Courtney, and Matt were looking at him. He smiled. "Nothing. I'm not doing anything."
Goku lay awake in his bed, thinking. "Chi Chi? Hey, Chi Chi?" She moaned next to him. "Are you awake?" "No," she said. "Go to sleep." "I can't," he said. "Hey, Chi Chi?" "What?" "Do, you know why Amanda doesn't like you?" "No, and I really don't care, especially now, when we should be sleeping." "But, don't you ever," he sighed. "Wonder, you know, why?" It was her turn to sigh. He could tell she was getting annoyed. "Can we talk about this in the morning? Will you go to sleep?" "I guess, I can try." "There you go, Sweetie. Goodnight, I love you." "I love you, too," he said as he turned over. He closed his eyes, but sleep didn't come for a while.
"You said we'd talk about it tomorrow!" Goku exclaimed. Chi Chi was refusing to talk about Amanda. "Yeah, but I didn't say WHEN tomorrow," she said, walking over to stir a pot of rice on the stove. "Oh come on," he whined. She walked over to get something out of the cabinet. "How about this, we'll talk about it outside in…" She looked at the clock. "Two hours?" Goku had been following her through the house, waiting for her to talk. "Fine. I'm going out. I need to go for a walk, or, something…" He opened the door and stepped out, shutting the door a little louder then normal. He walked a little bit, then jumped into the air and flew. He liked flying better. When he landed he landed running. He ran through the forest, and as he brushed the trees he could hear a whipping sound in his ears. He stopped to rest. He leaned over, his hands on his knees, panting heavily. "Let go! Help!" Goku looked up, but he was in the forest so he couldn't see anything anyway. He flew up and looked around. "Help!" He recognized the voice. It was Amanda's. He followed her yelling until he reached a big balloon. He could see her hanging in a net attached to the bottom of the balloon. "Goku?" she said. "Help me, please." "Don't worry. But," he looked up. "How'd you get in this net?" "Them," she rolled her eyes and looked up. He also looked up. "Hey Samantha, Jet!" Amanda yelled. The two people in the balloon looked down. "What now?" The man asked. He had lavender-blue hair and bright green eyes. "That's Jet," Amanda said. "What do you want?" A girl stood up. She had long red hair and blue eyes. "And Samantha." They both saw Goku. "What are you doing here? And who are you?" they both asked. Before he could answer, they seemed to notice that he was flying. "What-How are you flying?!" Rose jumped up to see. She started. "Goku?" "Rose?" he gasped. "You've met before?" the boy and girl asked her. "Yeah! Me and a group of people here are old friends. I've been waiting until we came here, but I never expected to see you so soon! How are you?" "I'm good, how about you?" "I'm fine. How's Gohan?" "I don't know you wanna talk to him? You know, he's growing into quite the handsome young man, still single Rose?" She laughed. "Yes, Goku. So how's Chi Chi and Vegeta and everyone else?" "Good, I think. You could come over later. I'll tell everyone you're here. Oh! I forgot, Chi Chi had another baby." "Oh, really? Girl or boy?" "Me and Chi Chi have a 6 year old boy named Goten." "Oh, I can't wait to see everyone. Can we go now?" "Well-" "Goku!" Amanda yelled at the same time as the boy and girl yelled "Rose!" "Are you gonna help me?" "Oh! Yeah sorry Amanda," he said embarrassed. "What?!" The boy and girl asked Rose. "You can't go off with him. And we have to keep this girl for bait," the boy explained. "Oh, Jet. You're not planning on fighting Goku, are you?" "Sure why not?" "He'd tear you apart!" Rose laughed. "He doesn't look tough at all! What are you talking about?!" Jess exclaimed. "Goku, just take her. They're not gonna be able to stop you." He laughed and nodded. He hardly pulled on the net and it came off the balloon and he took the net off Amanda. He had her hand. "Can you fly?" "I think so," Amanda answered and pulled herself up. Goku carefully let go of her hand and she was able to hold herself up. "Rose, do you remember where my house is?" Goku asked her. "No, I don't think," she said. "Well, I guess me and Amanda could fly slow, so you could follow." With that he turned around and flew slowly. "Hey Rose, your friend here is pretty cute," the girl told her. "Samantha," Rose sighed. When he reached his house, he dropped. The balloon also floated down. Goku ran into his house. "Chi Chi?" he yelled. "Goku, what do you want?" he heard her yell from the other side of the house. "We got company!" he yelled back. "Who?" she asked walking into the room. "Rose," he replied. "Really? Rose is back?" she asked as she began opening the door. "Chi Chi?!" She heard someone ask. She stepped outside. "Rose? How are you? You look great!" "Thanks, Chi Chi. You do too. Hey, I heard you had another boy!" "Yeah, Goten. Hey, has Goku told you that Gohan is turning into a cute young man?" Rose laughed. "Yes, he has." "Goku," she turned to him. "Can we go see everyone else? Like Bulma and Vegeta?" "I don't see why not. Let me go do something real quick though," Goku turned around and asked Chi Chi where Gohan was. "I think he's at his little tree, training." "Thanks!" Goku jumped into the air. He flew to the little tree and found Gohan. "Hey Gohan? Guess what, Rose is back!" Gohan jumped up. "What did you say to her?" he demanded. "Nothing, come on. We're going to see the others." "'Kay." Gohan and Goku flew back to the house. "Hi, Rose," Gohan said when they landed. He IS cute!!! Rose thought when she saw him. "Hi!" she said back. "Are you ready?" Goku asked her. "Yeah!" Rose loaded back into her balloon. Goku and Gohan jumped into the air and flew next to the balloon and took off toward Capsule Incorporated, Bulma and Vegeta's house.
"Is this it?" Rose yelled down to Goku. She was talking about a building about 8 stories high. "Yes! Get ready to land!" Goku and Gohan dropped onto the front lawn and the balloon followed. Rose jumped out of the balloon. She was about ready to run to the door, when Goku grabbed her wrist. ""They're not coming, are they?" he asked, gesturing to Jet and Samantha. "Yeah, why not?" "Well they don't know Vegeta…" "Wait, they seemed pretty surprised that you could fly, right, Dad?" Gohan asked. "Ya, so what?" Goku said. Gohan turned to Rose. "They have no idea where they are, do they?" "No, they don't… so that means they don't know about Super Saiyans, or how you guys have saved the world so many times, or how completely powerful and awesome you guys are!" she smacked herself in the forehead. "OK, don't do anything… Super…yet, I'll talk to them, then you, demonstrate. Right?" "Ya, sure, I guess," Goku said. Rose ran back to the balloon. Goku turned to Gohan. He shrugged. She came back, this time with her friends behind her. "OK, I've explained the best I can," she told them. Goku and Gohan nodded and started their powerful transformation. When they were done, Rose turned back to Jet and Samantha. "Now, I've gotta warn you. Vegeta is very-" "Self centered," Goku said. "Ya, and-" "Rude." "Yes, well-" "Will try to kill you." "Goku!" Rose said. "What? It's true!" "Yes, well…you're gonna freak them out. Well, are we just gonna stand here on the lawn all day? Let's go!" They walked onto the front porch. Goku rang the doorbell. He looked at Rose. "Oh, yeah they have a son, too. His name is Trunks, so if he answers the door…" The door opened. It was Bulma. "Well, hi guys. What's up?" She didn't see Rose. "Why are you guys Super Saiyans? Is there something wrong?" she asked. "No," Goku said. "Just, an old friend is here." He stepped over to reveal Rose. "Hi, Bulma!" she exclaimed. "Rose? Hi! What are you doing here?" "Passing by! How are you?" "I'm good! Do you wanna come in?" She nodded. "You guys to," Bulma told Goku and Gohan. "I've brought some friends," Rose told her. "Oh! Well, they're welcome as well! Do you wanna talk to Vegeta?" "Sure!" Rose said. "OK, I think he's in the Intense Gravity Room. We'll see." Bulma lead everyone down the hallway. She opened a door. "Vegeta?" she yelled. "What?" he yelled back. "Come here!" she stomped her foot. "What!" "Come here! Someone's here to see you!" "Who? This better be important!" he stepped out of the room. "Vegeta! How are you?" Rose asked. "Huh? Rose? What are you doing? Why are you here?" he asked. "Vegeta!" Bulma yelled at him. "No, that's not how I meant it. I'm happy to see her. I'm fine. How about you?" "I'm fine! Thanks for asking! I heard that you have a son, Trunks, right?" "Yes, that's right. He stepped back into the gravity room. "Trunks! Come here!" "Huh?" A boy about 8 poked his head around the corner of the door. He had short gray-purple hair. "Oh, he's looks like a sweetie! Is he?" Rose asked. Bulma laughed. "No, he's a fighter!" Vegeta explained. He spotted Jet and Samantha. "Who are they?" he asked Rose. "My friends. Samantha and Jet." "They look weak!" he said. "So, what?" Bulma asked. "Nothing, just…never mind." "Well, it was good to see you, but I can't stay. I have to go. Thanks for having us! Bye Vegeta!" "Goodbye, Rose." When they all turned to go Vegeta said, "Kakarot? Are you leaving as well? Don't you have time to stay and fight?" "Sorry, I'm being tour guide today! I'll beat you next time! Oh, I mean SEE you next time," Goku laughed. Vegeta laughed also. Bulma walked them to the door. "Well, it was nice to see you Rose. Come back soon!" As they walked on the lawn, Goku turned to Rose. "Didn't I teach you how to fly?" "Yes, I think you did. I can see." She closed her eyes and concentrated. She rose up and opened her eyes. She rocketed straight up and right back down. "Ya, I'm pretty sure you did." "I was just wondering why you were in the balloon." "Oh," she said. "Well, if it's all the same to you, I think I'll stick with the balloon for now." "That's fine. I was just wondering." He and Gohan rose up. She got back in the balloon. "Where to?" Goku asked. "Can we see Goten?" she asked. "Sure!"
Goku landed and asked Chi Chi where Goten was. "I think that he's up in the mountains. He told me he was gonna look for dinosaurs." "Okay, thanks." He walked back out the door and flew up. He beckoned them to follow him toward the mountains. He scanned the area for his youngest son. He found him, sitting on the ground. "There!" he yelled up to them. He landed and yelled at Rose, "Don't land it! Just keep it close to the ground." "Hey kiddo!" he said. "Hi Daddy!" Goten laughed. "Why is there a big balloon here?" "This is one of our old friends. See that one there with the blonde hair? That's her. She wanted to come see you!" "She wanted to see me? How come?" "She's a friend of mine and she's never seen you." "Oh, OK!" Rose walked over. "Oh! How cute is he!" she exclaimed. "I'm Goten!" he said. "I'm Rose. Hi!" "Hi!" He looked EXACTLY like Goku. "Well, I'd like to see everyone, so I can't stay, cutie!" she told him. She looked at Goku. "Can we see Krillin?" "OK get back in your balloon and we'll go!" He looked at Goten. "Hey, me and big brother will be back in a little bit, OK?" "OK, Daddy!" "See ya, Squirt!" Gohan yelled to him. "Bye Gohan!" Goten yelled back. "Bye Dad!" Goku waved to his son and took off with Rose, Team Rocket, and Gohan toward where Krillin was staying.